James “Jim” Walter Lakin, 85, joined his beloved Savior and his deceased wife, Reynette “Renny”, of 58 joyous years, on Saturday, June 1, 2013.

He is survived by his children, Marc David Lakin (Darlene Ray) of Port Saint John, Florida, and Robin Lakin Grantham, of Tallahassee, Florida; grandchildren, Seth David Lakin (Lisa), Luke James Andrew Lakin and Logan Kayne Henderson; and great-grandchildren, Payton Madison, and Jaxon David Lakin.

Jim was a wonderful and complex man. He served in the United States Army for 20 years. During his service, he participated in the Korean War where he took part in the infamous Frozen Chosin Reservoir Campaign and later trained soldiers in the art of “jungle warfare” preparing them for Viet Nam. Additionally, he was greatly decorated during his military service and retired as a Sergeant Major.

Jim was a member of Temple Baptist Church of Titusville, Florida. He gave his heart to the Lord at a very early age, but decided to rededicate himself again in his “old age”.

He will be sorely missed by all. Many thanks to our friends at Vitas Hospice.